Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has indicated that he will withhold his decision on the anti-LGBTQ bill until the Supreme Court determines its constitutionality.
Last week, Ghana’s parliament passed the “Promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values bill,” which opposes the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. Gay sex was already punishable by up to three years in prison in Ghana. The newly passed bill extends this penalty, imposing a maximum prison sentence of five years for the “wilful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities.”
Furthermore, the bill proposes severe consequences, including a jail term of up to 10 years for individuals engaged in LGBTQ+ advocacy campaigns targeting children. It also encourages the public to report members of the queer community to authorities for “necessary action.”
The development has sparked criticism from human rights activists and certain western nations.
